TIM KRUL should be fit to face Leicester City on Saturday after the Newcastle United goalkeeper’s elbow injury did not prove as serious as first feared.

Krul damaged his elbow while on international duty with Holland last week, and it was initially feared ligament damage could keep him on the sidelines for a prolonged spell.

However, a subsequent scan has allayed those fears, and Krul should be fit to line up against Leicester as Newcastle continue to search for their first Premier League win of the season in three days time.

The Dutchman’s availability is a major boost as Rob Elliot, who has conceded four goals on each of his last two Premier League appearances, would have been the only alternative had Krul been unavailable.

Newcastle signed the highly-rated Karl Darlow from Nottingham Forest this summer, but the 24-year-old’s loan back to the City Ground does not include a recall clause.

A Magpies statement said: “Tim Krul has been further assessed by the club’s medical staff and the club can confirm that he has nothing more than a very minor elbow injury.

“The club will continue to monitor the situation but are confident that he will be available for the game against Leicester City on Saturday.”